Established Camping
Longs Peak Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 21, 2024 through July 14, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 21, 2024 through July 14, 2025.
Longs Peak Campground is located near the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, offering a terrain of forests and mountainous landscapes. Temperatures can range from 30°F to 70°F, depending on the season. Nearby attractions include the Longs Peak Trailhead and the scenic Bear Lake, providing opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
National Park Service
Rocky Mountain National Park
Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on Hwy 7. This small, tents-only campground is forested and at a fairly high elevation of 9500 feet (3000 m).
Longs Peak Campground typically opens in early to mid-July.
This campground has vault toilets and does not have any water. Campers must bring their own drinking water when camping at Longs Peak Campground.
Fires are only allowed in metal fire grates. Never leave fires or coals unattended. Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving campsite or going to bed. Gathering firewood or fire-starting materials is prohibited.
Fee Info
The fee to camp at Longs Peak Campground is $30 per site, per night. There are no flushable toilets and campers need to bring their own drinkable water.
Location
Longs Peak Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Estes Park, take CO Hwy 7 south for 20 miles. Longs Peak Road will be on your right with signs for Longs Peak Ranger Station and Longs Peak Campground.
Coordinates
40.274974 N
105.558217 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 50 min from Boulder
- 1 hr 6 min from Fort Collins
- 1 hr 10 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 18 min from Denver